Bill Gates has privately said he donated about $50 million to a pro-Harris super-PAC, The New York Times reported, citing multiple sources.
The billionaire Microsoft founder, who has not publicly endorsed either candidate for president, made the donation to Future Forward’s nonprofit arm, Future Forward USA Action, three people briefed on the matter told the newspaper.
Future Forward USA Action does not disclose its donors, meaning any contributions would not be made public.
Two of the sources said that Gates has talked about his donation with Mike Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, among others, per the Times.
In a statement to the Times, Gates didn’t confirm or deny the donations.
He said that “this election is different,” adding that he supports candidates who show a “clear” commitment to improving healthcare, reducing poverty, and fighting climate change in the US and worldwide.